It's got 577 horsepower, an entirely revised suspension, and it's capable of doing extreme performance numbers at the test track. Yeah, so we'll get out of it. Little else is stuck in the past. It's rather astounding how smooth and controlled and relaxed this vehicle operates. And let's use the traction control.
That's faster than pretty much 90% of the cars on the road. Because we're not going for a lap time. But you sensed-- you could hear a little bit of wind up on the initial acceleration. It's a good thing we're at the test track. But what that doesn't tell you is the breadth of power. Each trim level boasts rewarding handling that will satisfy anyone, even those set on extreme racetrack performance. Simply research the type of car you're interested in and then select a car from our massive database to find cheap vehicles for sale near you.
Visibility isn't great, but we're nonetheless big fans of this car. And it looks pretty neat just in this rather black and very serious looking interior. And now we're going to see how this all works on the handling course. Let's dial you all the way up again. And also how to get into launch control. .
You mash the gas with your right. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so. And there's a button here to make the exhaust louder. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more. And be sure to visit edmunds.
But once you do, it's pretty much second nature. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. You only access it with stability control entirely off. In this one we have this high gloss black surfacing on the steering wheel-- in the center console here-- which looks really nice when it's clean. In my experience I've been totally fine with having it off, which has been a lot of fun. But let's get beyond how things look and talk about the functionality of everything. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis.
Or if you do use it a ton. And then I'll see if I can do it better without using launch control. And if you couldn't tell from the name or the giant wing on the back, this is the most serious, most exclusive, and most expensive sports car Mercedes makes. Let's just do one more run in launch control. And that just feels good. And how you activate it is you have to actually turn stability control off, which we'll do now. And the rest are for progressive amount of wheel spin.
The standard engine is a 469-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 4. Next up we're going to see what happens when we get into the launch control. Ah, a little slow on the shifter. Putting the driver so close to the rear wheels makes for a unique driving experience, once again reminiscent of classic sports cars. It's something that feels very refined and dignified. You could hear the tires slip at the very beginning. One through three are for wet weather.
Jamming the gas is thrilling, not only because of the engine's power but also thanks to the deep roar it makes under hard acceleration. The transmission control has been kind of a frequent point of frustration for Mercedes-Benz. And so we have a ton of horsepower and acceleration, as you're already aware of. Because I don't want to be thinking about it while I'm on a track. Let's give it a try. Let's put the stability control off. We've got nearly 600 horsepower-- 577 or thereabouts.
Options include an aerodynamics package, black exterior trim appearance package, panoramic roof, and Burmester stereo system. That is tremendously quick acceleration. If you want to see more, keep it tuned right here. The 640-watt, 10-speaker Burmester stereo system is standard, as are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Doing so could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.
I'm good with that speed. This has been a characteristic on the performance oriented Mercedes I've driven where you have to short shift. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. Because I like it like that. That's not doing anything good. I think it's a neat concept.